Working with a Film Composer for the First Time
A good filmmaker and composer relationship is essential. Learn how to define your film’s artistic world so your composer can
How-To Be A Filmmaker Articles
Mastering the Master Shot
By Jack Sholder Everyone knows what a master shot is, right? Director Jack Sholder explains what a master really does,
Shot Notation: Four Ways to Plan Your Shots on Paper
By Peter Kiwitt Peter Kiwitt explains the four ways to plan your shots on paper, storyboards, diagrams, shot lists and
Using Firearms and Other Weapons in Student Films
By Fred P. Watkins Guns and weapons have been in films from the start. Armorer Fred P. Watkins explains important
Compressors and Limiters: Controlling Your Audio Levels
By Bryant Falk Too loud, then too quiet? Bryant Falk explains how compressors and limiters control audio levels in film
Location Audio Settings for an Avid Workflow
By Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D., MBKS A concise guide from Fred Ginsburg, CAS to selecting the right double-system audio and
Lighting in Small Spaces
By Kevin Zanit In a cramped practical location? Kevin Zanit explains how he lit a hotel room for Room Service,
5 Quick Editing Tips
By Sam Kauffmann Sam Kauffmann shares five quick film editing tips: when to cut, continuity, eye trace, screen direction and
Internships: Living and Working Your Dream
By David Kaminski Film a reality show on a cruise ship or shoot travel videos abroad? David Kaminski explains how
Finding and Hiring the Best Actors for Roles
By David K. Irving Casting makes or breaks a film. David K. Irving explains how directors find, audition and hire
Prepping for Wireless: Fixing and Avoiding Equipment Failure
By Bryant Falk Nothing fails like a wireless mic. Bryant Falk shares essential tips for prepping wireless microphones and fixing
The ABCs of Coverage: Master, Matching and Multiple Coverage
By Peter Kiwitt From the 180-degree rule to matching and multiple coverage, Peter Kiwitt explains the ABCs of covering a